spaghetti salad with balsamic and basil dressing

Name: Spaghetti Salad with Balsamic and Basil Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: SALAD; 8 ounce(s) spaghetti, broken into thirds; 6 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese, diced (1 1/4 cup); 1 1/2 cup(s) diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup(s) diced Vidalia onion; DRESSING; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar; 5-6 - fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 - garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning blend; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; - freshly ground black pepper to taste

(3 ratings)

Spaghetti with mozzarella and tomato on a blue plate.

review

Blue Ribbon Recipe by

Gretchen ***

@gcolie

Columbia, TN

Basil is plentiful in the garden now and I love the way it pairs with the pungent-sweet flavor of balsamic vinegar. This is very good with grilled chicken but delicious all by itself. You could make this with any pasta that you have on hand. Enjoy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This pasta mimics a Caprese salad, so if you love those flavors you'll adore this salad. With fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and basil it just screams summer. We love how the pasta soaks up the tangy balsamic flavor from the dressing. This will be a great side or even a light meal on a hot summer day. For a beautiful presentation, serve on a platter with some fresh basil torn on top and impress your family and friends.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

(3 ratings)

yield 6 -8

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For spaghetti salad with balsamic and basil dressing

SALAD
8 oz

spaghetti, broken into thirds
6 oz

mozzarella cheese, diced (1 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 c

diced tomatoes
1/2 c

diced Vidalia onion
DRESSING
1/4 c

olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c

balsamic vinegar
5-6

fresh basil leaves, chopped
1

garlic clove, minced
1 tsp

sugar
1/4 tsp

Italian seasoning blend
1/4 tsp

salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make spaghetti salad with balsamic and basil dressing

1
Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on the package.

2
Drain and rinse with cold water.
3
In a bowl, combine cooked and cooled pasta with the remaining salad ingredients.
4
In a small jar with lid, combine dressing ingredients. Shake well.
5
Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill for 8 hours or overnight.
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